“I was annoyed to see ‘new boy’ Dan Walker seated on the left, in Bill Turnbull’s own place, while far more experienced news presenter Louise Minchin remained in the ‘number two’ position on the right,” she wrote.

“How long will it take the BBC (and most other news stations) to catch up with the rest of us in the 21st century?

“Be brave – try seating a woman on the left and see how the world will keep turning.”

Walker replaced long-serving anchor Bill Turnbull on the show, which is broadcast from Media City in Salford, at the end of last month.